Psychosocial Perspective PDF

RECAP Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction  PROCESS OF REPRODUCTION PYSCHOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVE IN GENDER AND SEXUALITY  DEFINITION OF TERMS PSYCHOSOCIAL - A term pertaining to psychological and social factors and the interaction of these factors. PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES - Needs, concerns...

RECAP Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction  PROCESS OF REPRODUCTION PYSCHOSOCIAL PERSPECTIVE IN GENDER AND SEXUALITY  DEFINITION OF TERMS PSYCHOSOCIAL - A term pertaining to psychological and social factors and the interaction of these factors. PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES - Needs, concerns relating to one or all of the psychosocial dimensions.  DEFINITION OF TERMS REPRODUCTIVE ROLE - The social script ascribed to individuals pertaining to their role in child bearing or child rearing and related tasks such as maintaining the household. PRODUCTIVE ROLE - The social script ascribed to individuals pertaining to their role in economic production and related tasks such as engaging in public affairs and living in the world of work.  WHAT DOES PSYCHOSOCIAL MEAN? The term “psychosocial” is an encompassing term. It is comprised by two primary aspects: psychological and social. Psychological pertains to anything associated with mental process and behavior, while social pertains to anything associated with human relations, connection and interaction. AWARENESS - is our conscious understanding of something. HUMAN RELATIONSHIP - a bond formed between two or more people, manifested through communication and interaction. INTIMACY - this is the process of knowing others and allowing others to know us.  PSYCHOSOCIAL GOAL The ultimate goal of understanding the psychosocial aspects of our experiences is well-being – a state of satisfaction, meaning and purpose. LOVE, INTIMACY AND RELATIONSHIP LOVE - Is a complex phenomenon characterized by an effective and cognitive inclination to someone and a set of social behaviors geared towards cohesion. INTIMACY - The psychosocial component of love; knowing and being known by someone in a deeply personal level; emotional closeness and connection. PASSION - The emotive and physical component of love; drive towards sexual and romantic attraction. COMMITMENT - Decision to engage and maintain a loving relationship. RELATIONSHIP - Social bond between and among individuals manifested through communication and other forms of interaction.  LOVE AS A HUMAN EXPERIENCE Love as a culture universal Love as social phenomenon Love as an emotion Love as a neurobiological event  THEORIES OF LOVE Psychodynamic view on love Color wheel of love Triangular model of love Romantic and companionate love Love Languages  Stages that intimate 1. Acquaintance relationships 2. Buildup go through 3. Consolidation and Continuation 4. Decline or Deterioration 5. Ending By: George Levinger  CONCLUSION Humans are social beings and at the core of this nature, is relating and connecting with others. Central to understanding human relationship is the concept of love, an experience so abstract, yet so meaningful to many people. Bu then again, love is diversely defined in as much as it manifests and is experienced in diverse ways.